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Mini crossword answers for August 16, 2026

Mini Crossword · August 16, 2026 · Every hint stays hidden until you tap it

Every clue from today's NYT Mini, with the answers hidden until you want them. Start with the lengths, then first letters, then reveal.

Across clues and answer lengths
Across first letters
  • 1 starts with B
  • 5 starts with B
  • 6 starts with O
  • 7 starts with S
  • 8 starts with S
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: [Guests must provide drinks] BYOB
  • 5 Across: "A hearty congratulations!" BRAVO
  • 6 Across: ___ and aahed OOHED
  • 7 Across: Part of a skyscraper or Snapchat feed STORY
  • 8 Across: Goal-scoring attempt SHOT
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with B
  • 2 starts with Y
  • 3 starts with O
  • 4 starts with B
  • 5 starts with B
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Soup base BROTH
  • 2 Down: Internet giant with a purple logo YAHOO
  • 3 Down: In-your-face OVERT
  • 4 Down: Word before "language" or "lotion" BODY
  • 5 Down: Person to whom you might say "I'll have it on your desk tomorrow" BOSS
Show the solved grid
1B2Y3O4B5BRAVO6OOHED7STORY8SHOT

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